- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Asia Cup 2025 Tentative Schedule: Asia Cup 2025 is one of the most thrilling cricket tournaments. The battle is fought between top Asian cricketing teams -India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and UAE. Additionally, the tournament is played in a nail-biting T20 format. The official schedule of the Men's Asia Cup 2025 is yet to be finalised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). However, here's a complete tentative schedule of the Asia Cup 2025, based on the historical Asia Cup hosting trends and venue feasibility research.
All About Asia Cup 2025 Tournament Format And Hosting:
With the rising global popularity of short cricket formats, the good news is that the 2025 Asia Cup will be held in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. The tournament is likely to be held for nearly three weeks in September 2025, tentatively from about September 5-10 to September 27.
India is the host country of the Asia Cup 2025. However, due to current diplomatic and security concerns, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the probable venue for all the matches. The UAE's world-class cricket grounds in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have a track record of success in hosting high-profile international competitions, which makes it an apt location for the whole tournament.
Teams Participating In The Asia Cup 2025 And Their Group Division:
Eight teams are likely to take part in this year's Asia Cup tournament. The teams include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, along with newcomers like UAE, Oman and Hong Kong. However, it's important to note that the final squad can have slight changes as per the qualification results.
The teams are most likely to be split into two groups of four:
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, and either Oman or Nepal (subject to qualification results)
Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong
All the teams in each group will play against each other once. The top two teams of each group will then move on to the Super Four stage, where they will again play against each other. The two highest-ranked teams out of the Super Four will then play in the final.
Tentative Match Schedule For the Asia Cup 2025:
Based on current insights, the Asia Cup 2025 match schedule is expected to follow this pattern:
| Date | Match | Venue (Tentative) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Abu Dhabi | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Bangladesh vs UAE | Sharjah | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Dubai | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 14, 2025 | India vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Sharjah | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Oman vs UAE | Dubai | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Afghanistan vs India | Abu Dhabi | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Hong Kong vs Pakistan | Sharjah | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Dubai | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Oman vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 22, 2025 | UAE vs India | Sharjah | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka | Dubai | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Bangladesh vs Oman | Sharjah | 7:00 PM |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Final (Top 2 teams) | Dubai | 7:00 PM |
Source: thecricketpanda
This schedule is provisional and may be adjusted once the ACC releases the official calendar.
Key Matches To Watch In Asia Cup 2025:
India vs Pakistan: The age-old India-Pakistan rivalry has always been a treat to watch. However, after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, whether this rivalry will kick off the tournament and set the tone for the event remains a big question.
Super Four Stage: The second stage will host the best teams competing for a spot in the final, guaranteeing the epic showdown that will keep you glued to your couches.
Final: The tournament's final has always been the highlight of it. This time, the event, most likely happen in Dubai and will determine the Asia Cup 2025 champion.
Also Read: Asia Cup 2025 Likely To Start From September 5; India vs Pakistan To Clash On This Date | Report
As per the recent Times of India report, the Asia Cup 2025 is slated to begin on September 5, with the final championship match likely to be on September 21. This year’s Asia Cup, teams and venues are almost finalised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which will also host the much-awaited India vs Pakistan group match on September 7. Additionally, it seems all participating nations, including India, which is also the host country, are making efficient efforts for the required government clearances for their teams to play.
The Asia Cup 2025 is set to host the gripping cricketing drama, highlighting the best of the cricketers of Asian nations to play against each other in a fan-loved short format. While the final schedule and venues remain to be officially confirmed, the tentative plan drawn up here gives an overall preview of what the fans can look forward to. The UAE's prepared facility and neutral position make it the best-suited host, providing a smooth and thrilling tournament.